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Bluffton police apprehend three youths for entering vehicles

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2016 - 8:52am

Bluffton police apprehended three youths over the weekend after responding to a report of three people entering parked cars in the area of Eastland Drive.

Rick Skilliter, police chief provided the Icon with the following report:

On Friday, June 17, police officers responded to a report of three people entering parked cars in the area of Eastland Drive. The alert citizen called police at 5:05 a.m., with officers arriving within one minute of the initial call.  As officer’s announced themselves to the individuals, the trio separated, running in different directions.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Grant assists low-income Hancock residents replace and repair septic tanks

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2016 - 8:45am

The Hancock County Commissioners, the Hancock Public Health Department and the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership are pleased to announce that the Ohio EPA has awarded a $150,000 grant to help low income families in the county replace/repair failing Home Septic Treatment Systems (HSTS). The grant will start in May 2016 and applies to Hancock County residents.

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Regional news
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There's a shuffleboard court waiting for you - here's your chance to learn the game

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2016 - 10:38pm

You've watched the shuffleboard matches at the Buckeye Park courts. Here's your invitation to learn the game.

On Saturday, July 2, and July 9, at 1 p.m at Buckeye Park, the Bluffton Shuffleboard Club will host clinics for anyone interested in learning how to play shuffleboard.  

Clinic instructors are Steve Slaughterbeck and Jim Zink. Some of the topics to be covered include basic strategy, court preparation, shooting form and game rules.

The club encourages everyone to come and join in the fun.

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Iconoclast View
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Soccer day camp

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2016 - 10:33pm

The men’s and women’s soccer teams at Bluffton University hosted a soccer day camp June 13 to 16. The camp was open to girls and boys ages 5-13. The camp focused on helping youth players develop their foot skills and knowledge of the game by challenging them in a fun and encouraging environment. Each day included different topics and skill development for game play.

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15 minutes with a true railroad fan - Jim Sexton

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2016 - 10:19pm

By Monty Siekerman
From the Ada Icon

15 with Jim Sexton...

Why do you video tape trains coming through Ada at the Railroad Depot Park?
I've always been interested in trains, ever since growing up in Ada. I now live in Bluffton?
 
What do you do with the tapes?
I edit them and put then online for others to see.

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People
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Trinity Lutheran, Jenera, adds Tuesday service

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on June 20, 2016 - 10:01pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, has added an additional service for the summer. 

The Tuesday evening service, beginning at 7:30 p.m., will be a casual, abbreviated copy of the previous Sunday service. 

The Tuesday evening services will be held through Sept. 6.  Everyone is welcome, especially if you are gone over the weekend for work or travel.

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Worship
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